What's the difference between a series 2 and a series 3 bellhousing?

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rich201283

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• Sep 28, 2019

• #1

I am about to order a new chassis but need to know What's the difference between a series 2 and a series 3 bellhousing so I can get the correct crossmember

 

tottot

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• Sep 28, 2019

• #2

Where the clutch slave fits is different and so is the mechanism inside.

 

Blackburn

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• Sep 28, 2019

• #3

the series 2 chassis has an extra web at cross member which fouls series 3 clutch location , I would get series 3 one unless your rivet counting .Allows you to fit a series 3 gearbox in the future without cutting the web out.

 

tottot

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• Sep 28, 2019

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It is also possible to fit a series 3 box with a 2a bellhousing. Either way get the one without the web and leave options open.

 

anitarrc

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• Sep 28, 2019

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the cross shaft is also different. Noticed that when I had to change the clutch on the Series 2 (early) .

 

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rich201283

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• Sep 28, 2019

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I've had a good look today and I think it may already have a series 3 box on it, the slave cylinder is on the right

 

Blackburn

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• Sep 28, 2019

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Right means little offside [drivers] series 2 nearside [passenger] series 3.

 

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rich201283

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• Sep 29, 2019

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Definitely on the passenger side or right when looking at the vehicle so it's series 3 gearbox.